Oh I really loved this book. The constant will they, won't they. The fact that fate kept bringing them together and then separating them, the chemistry, the character development. All helped make this story something very special. I really loved it.

A moody and emotional read. Not my favorite book ever, but it was well-written. It was just too much brooding and angst for my taste.

very beautifully written with extensive details on rachel's thoughts, drawing the readers into her conflicting emotions.

i cannot find the exact words to describe how i feel about this; i am speechless, filled with thought-provoking emotions which all condensed to <i>life</i> as what gabe would say.

i'm not someone who usually read books that are set in the past, but this has been a delight and i had so much fun reading this.

Oh, I love a story of chance meetings and how a relationship of missed opportunities develops over time. This one would make for a great movie.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

Spring summer autumn us

I wasn't sure how I felt about this when I started it, the more I read the more I needed to know more.
I love the fact that it is set over four decades and chance encounters between Rachel and Gabe sees an undeniable connection between the pair, with lives on different paths, the pair go separate ways bumping into each other over the next few decades the feelings between Rachel and Gabe grow.
Its a classic will they won't they.
Its a beautiful story of destiny, connection, and it made me think about the invisible string theory.
A good read, Rachel frustrated me on occasion, I think she was supposed to.
Well written with some great characters.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for an opportunity to read and review an advance copy.

I want this to be a movie. I cried and I loved it. I’ll definitely reread af some point, it was that sweet amazing story but with depth too.

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Us by Fiona Collins is a captivating novel that tells the story of Rachel, who is engaged to Jonny, a handsome author, and is about to become a stepmother to his young daughter. The story is set in four different seasons and spans four decades, and the plot is centered around four chance encounters with Gabe, an American artist, who is carefree and spontaneous.

Rachel meets Gabe at a party, and despite the spark between them, she resists him as she wants to focus on her life with Jonny and her dream of opening an art gallery. However, Gabe is always present in Rachel's life, tempting her with his adventurous lifestyle. As their paths cross over the years, Rachel is faced with choices that could change everything, and she begins to question whether the life she thought she wanted is the one she truly desires.

The author does an excellent job of weaving together the four seasons and the different periods in Rachel's life. The characters are relatable, and their relationships are complex and realistic. The story is thought-provoking and explores the themes of love, relationships, and the choices we make in life.

Overall, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Us is a beautifully written novel that will keep readers engaged from start to finish. The story is well-paced, and the characters are well-developed. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an engaging and thought-provoking read.

I was lucky to receive an advance copy of Spring, Summer, Autumn, Us by Fiona Collins from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review and opinions. What an absolutely incredible book to read. This truly was written with so much emotion in it. I absolutely loved everything about this book and the way it was written. I can't wait to read more by Fiona Collins soon.

This was a cute story line! I finished it a little while ago and cant quite remember all the details but I remember feeling happy AND sad.

Give me a good art gallery and a couple of characters with deep love for one another and you've got me hooked. I devoured this one. My only quibble is that sometimes it felt a bit rushed and forced. 3 1/2 stars

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishers and of course the author for gifting me this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

YES, yes yes!! This book! 5* read, I loved it, everything I hoped it would be and more. I was fully invested from the synopsis and was thrilled to get an arc. This is a story I will want to reread many times just for that feel good, romance magic feeling.

Rachel has always wished for a certain life for herself ever since her unsettled childhood and she meets her perfect man who she is engaged to, Jonny, and is excited to be a step mum to his daughter Teddy....but then there's Gabe. Gabe who keeps appearing every decade and their paths crossed and she feels so drawn and captivated by him and the chemistry is undeniable but she always takes the safer choice with Jonny, as she believes that is what she needs after her childhood. But as the years go by, with more chance encounters, Rachel starts to wonder whether 'perfect Jonny' is the right man for her and whether she should follow her heart instead and go with Gabe.

I was flipping these pages so furiously, if it had been a physical copy it would probably have caught fire!

Spanning four decades and covering all four seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn, Us explores the life of Rachel, who, in 1986, is engaged to Jonny and on the brink of realizing her dream of opening an art gallery. When she meets the carefree American artist Gabe, she feels a strong connection but tries to resist.

As her life with Jonny progresses, Gabe continues to reappear, tempting her with a spontaneous and adventurous alternative. Over the years, Rachel's encounters with Gabe force her to confront choices that could reshape her life, making her question whether the path she once thought she wanted is the one she's truly meant to follow.

The story unfolds against the backdrop of changing seasons and offers a poignant exploration of love, choices, and the unexpected turns life can take.






Regenerate

A beautiful story about love & fate. While I normally love multiple POV's I think in this instance what made this such a great read was that we see everything through the eyes of Rachel and what we know about Gabe is through Rachel. Watching Rachel and Gabe meet again & again and the constant 'will they, won't they' really pulls at your heartstrings and I found my heart broken over and over.
A true love story focusing on what the universe has in store for us and can we really control it, but this is not a fluffy love story it has too much depth for that, this will hit you in the gut as quick as it makes your heart melt.

I really did absolutely love this! I read it on holiday and the romantic thread of strings pulling on Rachel and Gabe kept me hooked and rooting for both of them. A really intriguing concept too, it felt different from other similar themed books I’ve read recently. Would definitely recommend!

An enjoyable read, well written and entertaining. Hadn't read this author before but would consider reading again.

I'm a big believer in fate, life has a path for you and if you do and you are a romantic at heart,this book is for you! The author has got the depth of the characters just right they are not whimsical.
Rachel meets Gabe, an American artist and there is an instant connection. But life happens and things change, only to rekindle it each decade for four decades! It has to be love right?
Thank you to Netgalley, Lake Union Publishing and Fiona Collins for an advanced copy in return for an honest review

I really struggled to get into this book. The pacing was slow and I just found myself uninterested in the plot. I also had very high expectations going into it based on the summary.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an e-ARC of this novel.

I loved reading this one. I just love this kind of books.
4 stars read for me. I love this author snd her writing style.
Thanks to netgally for this arc.

I really loved this book. I quickly became invested in Rachel as a character, and once that happened I could not put this book down. Such a beautiful story and I felt like it would make an excellent movie or TV miniseries.
I would not hesitate to recommend this to others.

Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK/Lake Union Publishing for the ARC!

This follows Rachel throughout significant periods of her life and as she comes into contact with a potentially significant other man. We follow Rachel through happy times and not so good times but will she find her happy ending?
I thought this was quite a slow burn and definitely had a slow start, initially I was quite connected to the story of Rachel and Jonny but as Collins progresses the plot and we learn more about Rachel and Gabe, my opinion started to change. The first half of this book really is slow and I think it could have been shortened or had something added to make it a bit more exciting, however the second half was better and I was more invested in the story.
The characters are good which is the saving grace of this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for an advance copy.